The Sea to Sky Trail stretches 180 kilometres from the waterfront in Squamish to D’Arcy. The extensive network of parks and trails in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District is managed and protected. It includes spectacular ocean views, river access, forested trails and pristine wetlands.
Trails and landscapes on different scales
Garibaldi Park has more than 90 kilometres of designated hiking trails. South Chilcotin Mountains Park offers more than 200 kilometres of trails through broad valleys, alpine meadows and ridgelines, suitable for hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers. The park’s landscape also varies, encompassing mid-elevation grasslands, subalpine and alpine meadows, lakes and mountain peaks.
Wildlife viewing in South Chilcotin Mountains Park may include sightings of grizzly bears, mountain goats and deer, among other animals. Sightings vary and are never guaranteed. Winter activities there include cross-country skiing, ski mountaineering, heli-skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, among others; activities depend on weather, access and safety conditions.
The park can be reached from Pemberton via the Hurley Forest Service Road toward Gold Bridge. The road can be very rough, and road conditions and seasonal access can change. Check current conditions before you drive.
Waterfalls, mountains and activities
A 70-metre waterfall is one of the striking features of Brandywine Falls Park. From there, you can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. The park offers opportunities for hiking, picnicking, mountain biking and viewing the waterfall. Trail availability may change seasonally; check current conditions before your visit.
Garibaldi Park may also have advisories in effect for individual trails from time to time. Checking the latest trail advisories can help you plan. The figure of more than 90 kilometres refers to designated hiking trails; South Chilcotin, by contrast, features a network of more than 200 kilometres of trails through valleys, meadows and ridgelines.
Nature and sporting history in the Callaghan Valley
Around Callaghan Lake Provincial Park in the Callaghan Valley, visitors can explore old-growth forests, ancient volcanoes, wetlands and wildlife. Cross-country skiing is possible at Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley. The Nordic and ski jumping events of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games were held there. Public access varies by season and program.
Cultural sites and regional history
Nairn Falls Park has long been a spiritual site for the Lil’wat Nation and protects an area of particular natural and cultural significance. Exhibits at the Pemberton & District Museum & Archives explore connections to the history of the St’át’imc and Lil’wat Nations, early Gold Rush travellers, and the trappers, loggers and farming families who shaped the region.
At Britannia Mine Museum, BOOM! is a multisensory experience featuring light, sound and special effects. The program may change, so check the latest information before your visit. Another way to discover local history and community is Slow Food Cycle Sunday, a pedal-powered celebration of agriculture and food in the Pemberton Meadows, held every year on the third Sunday in August. Dates and programming vary from year to year.
This makes it easy to focus your search on the places that matter for your planned explorations.
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